A new mural for Marang House to find joy from
Art teachers of Lillian Gray Fine Art School painted a mural on the organisation's wall that spoke of hope.
After seeing a cracking and fading mural on the wall at non-profit organisation Marang House, artists over at Lillian Gray Fine Art School knew they were the perfect people to bring that wall to life.
They noticed the wall after they went to the organisation to donate food and art supplies as part of their Mandela Day initiative.
The Northcliff-based non-profit organisation is described as one that supports children from four to 14 years old, providing them with a home environment where they can learn to manage their serious illnesses.
“When we went to deliver our donation and the first thing we saw was their existing mural that was cracking and fading, so the team decided to repaint their mural. In a week’s time we sent Godfrey, who is part of our team, to prep the wall for us and we brainstormed on what to paint,” said art teacher, Jemma Sander.
The art school, which is based in Fairland, choose a design that spoke of hope of a bright future that laid ahead and called for faith even in the toughest times. “This was an important message for us as the kids at Marang House all have illnesses and many are on the transplant list for a new kidney,” shared Sander.
She added they wanted to brighten the days of those at the home through art as the school sees art as a powerful tool which promotes hope, happiness and joy in peoples lives. “We hope that people will stop when they see our mural and that it will lead to them helping or contributing something to Marang House,” said Sander.
The art teacher concluded that they want to encourage and inspire members of their community to extend a helping hand to those in need by donating necessities such as clothes, food and volunteering their time.
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